Learn how common kitchen staples can help heal your family

Feel Better Naturally

Feel Better Naturally

Sometimes the best feel-better formula is right under your nose—or in your own kitchen or pantry. Check out these expert suggestions for easy (and affordable!) health fixes that don't require a trip to the pharmacy.

If You Have Chapped Lips

If You Have Chapped Lips

TRY: honey and petroleum jelly

WHY: "Honey has been shown to have both antibacterial and wound-healing properties," says Adam Friedman, MD, dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. "When you combine it with the moisturizing effect of petroleum jelly, you're relieving and curing chapped lips."

HOW: Wet lips with lukewarm water, then apply a thin layer of honey to your lips and let it dry for a few seconds. Next, put a layer of petroleum jelly over it and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the moisturizing combo with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. Repeat once daily for a few days.